St Anne's CofE Primary School
86%
Capacity
220
Pupils
4.6x
Demand
About St Anne's CofE Primary School
St Anne's CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Trafford community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is well-filled (86% of 256 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Anne's CofE Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Polly Knight, it falls under Trafford local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6888th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 47th out of 55 in Trafford.
St Anne's CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 73 applications for 16 places, making it 4.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Anne's CofE Primary School include Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Forest School, Library, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 23.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Trafford, St Anne's CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Trinity Road, Sale, Trafford, M33 3ES |
| Headteacher | Polly Knight |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Number of Pupils | 220 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 23.4% |
| School Capacity | 220 / 256 (86% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (26 Jun 2024): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jul 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)
6888th of 13,686
Nationally
992nd of 2,065
In North West
47th of 55
In Trafford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
63%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
82%
'23/24
63%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
73
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Trinity Road, Sale
Trafford, M33 3ES
Journey to School
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Opening Hours
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